Switzerland was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Broad spectrum insecticide used on crops, in pet flea treatments and in termite and pest control. Buyers are agrochemical formulators, pest control firms and animal health makers.
Typical segments
- Technical grade
- Crop protection formulations
- Pest control products
- Veterinary products
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 58% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €2.14 billion of products under CN code 29331990 (Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom{s} only, containing an unfused pyrazole) from outside the EU in 2025. | 2.14 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 29331990 were up 58% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€1.35 billion), calculated from Eurostat values. | +58 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 29331990 to countries outside the EU were worth €660.1 million in 2025. | 660.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 29331990 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €2.55 billion in 2025. | 2.55 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Switzerland was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 29331990 to the EU in 2025, with €1.83 billion, or 85% of extra-EU imports. | 1.83 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 29331990 to the United States were €173.7 million in 2025. | 173.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 29331990 was €310.57 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 310.57 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 29331990 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €535.9 million. | 535.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 596 enterprises in NACE class C2020 (Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products) in 2023. | 596 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2020 had net turnover of €16.55 billion in 2023. | 16.55 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2020 employed 32,065 people across the EU in 2023. | 32,065 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 534 private establishments in NAICS 325320 (Pesticide and other agricultural chemical manufacturing) in 2025. | 534 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 325320 employed an average of 13,719 people in US private industry in 2025. | 13,719 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 325320 changed by +2% between 2020 (13,454 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +2 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 325320 was $108,303 in 2025. | 108,303 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| PubMed indexed 156 papers mentioning "fipronil" in the title or abstract in 2025. | 156 papers | 2025 | U.S. National Library of Medicine |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29331990, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2142093152
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29331990, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 1352127050; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 2142093152
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29331990, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 660076441
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29331990, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2553377292
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29331990, partner CH, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1831277495
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29331990, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 173689689
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29331990, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2142093152, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 68973
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter DE, product 29331990, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 535900739
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2020, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 596
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2020, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 16551
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2020, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 32065
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 325320, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 325320, annual_avg_estabs 534
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 325320, annual_avg_emplvl 13719
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 13454; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 13719
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 325320, avg_annual_pay 108303
- Figure 12
- U.S. National Library of Medicine: PubMed search "fipronil"[tiab] AND 2025[dp] (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 16
esearch count 156
- Figure 16
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Agrochemical formulators
- Pest control firms
- Animal health makers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
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Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU fipronil market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €2.14 billion of goods under CN 29331990 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €660.1 million.
Where does the EU import fipronil from?
Switzerland was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included China, United Kingdom, Japan.
What is the average import price of fipronil in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €310.57 per kilogram for CN 29331990 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most fipronil?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by France, Italy.
How many US companies are in the fipronil industry?
BLS counts 534 private establishments in NAICS 325320 (Pesticide and other agricultural chemical manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the fipronil industry?
Eurostat counts 596 enterprises in NACE class C2020 (Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products).
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